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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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